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States Ranked by Obesity Rates

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:25:33 +0000

In 2011, rates of adult obesity in the U.S. remained high, with state estimates ranging from 20.7 percent in Colorado to 34.9 percent in Mississippi, according to the Centers for Disease Control based on 2011 data. No state had a …

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As America’s Waistline Expands, Costs Soar

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:27:53 +0000

U.S. hospitals are ripping out wall-mounted toilets and replacing them with floor models to better support obese patients. The Federal Transit Administration wants buses to be tested for the impact of heavier riders on steering and braking. Cars are burning …

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Obesity Now Accounts for 21% of Healthcare Costs: Study

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:43:38 +0000

Obesity now accounts for almost 21 percent of U.S. healthcare costs — more than twice some previous estimates, reports a new Cornell University study. An obese person incurs medical costs that are $2,741 higher (in 2005 dollars) than if they …

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Company Health Plans Raising Costs for Smokers, Obese

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:41 +0000

Like a lot of companies, Veridian Credit Union wants its employees to be healthier. In January, the Waterloo, Iowa-company rolled out a wellness program and voluntary screenings. It also gave workers a mandate: quit smoking, curb obesity, or you’ll be …

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Soda Makers Fight Back Against Obesity Claims: Reuters

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:59:22 +0000

U.S. public awareness campaigns about sugary soft drinks are under legal attack by beverage makers, which have sued New York City’s health department and hit local governments with requests for documents on the science behind the initiatives. Efforts to deter …

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New Jersey Court OKs Workers’ Compensation in Obesity Death Case

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:24:55 +0000

The husband of an obese woman who died of a blood clot after working long hours at her home office is eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, a New Jersey appeals court ruled in a case that raised questions about …

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McDonald’s Not Smiling Over Happy Meals Lawsuit

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:32:21 +0000

A lawsuit seeking to stop McDonald’s Corp. from offering toys with Happy Meals must be dismissed because parents can always choose not to buy the meals for their children, the hamburger giant said in a court filing late Monday. The …

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